Quotes About Prayer

The Lord is near to all who call upon Him. Psalm 145:18

We learn brevity from Jesus. His greatest sermon can be read in eight minutes. His best-known story can be read in ninety seconds. He summarized prayer in five phrases. He silenced accusers with one challenge. He rescued a soul with one sentence. He summarized the Law in three verses and reduced all his teachings to one command. He made his point and went home.

To wait, biblically speaking, is not to assume the worst, worry, make demands, or take control. Nor is waiting doing nothing. It is a sustained effort to stay focused on God through prayer and belief. To wait is to "rest in the LORD, and wait patiently for Him" (Psalm 37:7).

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The Israelites prevailed because Moses prayed. Moses prevailed because he had others to pray with him.

Menos consternación, más súplica. Menos pensamientos ansiosos, más pensamientos saturados de oración. Mientras oras, la paz de Dios protegerá tu corazón y tu mente. Y a la larga, ¿qué podría ser mejor?

Father, you are good. I need help. Heal me and forgive me. They need help. Thank you. In Jesus' name, amen.

La oración requiere disciplina y dedicación. Exige un esfuerzo para separar el tiempo y necesitas creer en ella para que seas constante. Si no creemos que Dios nos esté escuchando o que se preocupa realmente por nosotros, nuestra decisión de orar desvanecerá rápidamente.

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer (Romans 12:12).

Oro por mi familia que te necesita. Ayúdalos a pedir, buscar y llamar, pues tú, Señor, has prometido responder a sus ruegos.

Prayer is conversation with God while driving to work or awaiting an appointment or before interacting with a client. Prayer can be the internal voice that directs the external action.

The museum wall that contains the framed words of the Twenty-third Psalm, the Lord's Prayer, and John 3:16 should also display Philippians 4:4–8:

God doesn't delay. He never places you on hold or tells you to call again later. God loves the sound of your voice. Always. He doesn't hide when you call. He hears your prayers. For that reason "be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God" (Phil. 4:6). God

Walk closely with those I love so they can know your grace. Lift their burdens and point their faces toward you. I give you thanks for the grace I do not deserve and your mercies, which are new every morning. In Christ's name, amen. Pocket Prayers

13I pray that the God who gives hope will fill you with much joy and peace while you trust in him. Then your hope will overflow by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Ask God to show you specific areas in your life that require his special "renewing" attention.

God is in this crisis. Ask him to give you an index card–sized plan, two or three steps you can take today. Seek counsel from someone who has faced a similar challenge. Ask friends to pray. Look for resources. Reach out to a support group. Most importantly, make a plan.

You can talk to God because God listens. Always.

Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my anxieties; and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting" (Ps. 139:23–24).

Rejoice in the Lord. This is step one. Do not hurry past it. Face God before you face your problem. Then you will be ready to… Ask God for help. "Let your requests be made known to God" (Phil. 4:6). Fear triggers either despair or prayer. Choose wisely. God said, "Call on me in the day of trouble" (Ps. 50:15 NIV).

Better to pray awkwardly than not at all.

There are certain things no one can do for you. One of those is spending time with God.

Engage in specific prayer. And engage in promise-based prayer. Stand on the firm foundation of God's covenant. "Let us then approach God's throne of grace with confidence" (Heb. 4:16 NIV).

Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything; tell God your needs and don't forget to thank him for his answers. If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus. (Phil. 4:6–7 TLB)